Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Phoenix, AZ

...thesis this fall to complete my MS in Psychology degree from ASU. My academic and teaching experience focuses on the natural, social, and health sciences along with statistics and essay writing including graduate level research papers. I have presented numerous research papers at national psychology conventions and received a graduate research award for my thesis research. My favorite subjects to teach high school and undergraduate/graduate students are psychology, statistics, research methods, biology, nutrition, and essay...

...is the educators job to find out how people learn and then deliver information to them in that way. I also believe in teaching to the whole person and not just doing academic teaching. One must be able to effectively participate in society and it takes more than academic knowledge to do so. I am a certified Special Educator of 5 years. I have taught ages/grade levels K-12 grade all subjects including: life skills, basic...

...size-fits-all approach, and everyone is expected to learn the same thing at the same time, using the same methods, in reality that doesn't always work. I have witnessed first hand how frustration can stop a student in his or her tracks. Many times I have seen students put themselves down and give up on learning. Sometimes they believe that when they didn't understand something fast enough, that maybe they just can't do it. This is...

...Speech Sciences and Technology. In my spare time, I like to swim, watch movies and go to baseball games. While I was completing my undergraduate degree, I did a 100 hour internship. This internship allowed me to work with children, assisting speech therapy sessions, in the school setting. This was a great experience and really made me realize how much I love working with people, especially children. I was also lucky enough to have the...

...within the general education classroom. As I said, I love to learn. I earned my Bachelor's degree (2008) from Ball State University (in Muncie, Indiana) and have recently earned my Master's degree (2015) from Walden University. Proudly, I had a 3.6 GPA in my Bachelor's and a 4.0 in my Master's. Although I teach special education, I have a desire to help all students. I currently host after school tutoring on the 6th grade campus...

...I have been tutoring one on one with students for three years as well. I have experience tutoring students of all ages in all subject areas as well. Sometimes the student just needs additional help in fluency while others need help understanding abstract concepts and working on critical thinking and problem solving. In addition I tutor STEM, Math, and Reading for third grade through sixth grade before school at my current elementary school.... Different strategies work...

...has primarily been in public education as a gifted educator, working with special needs students K-12th grade for the past 15 years. I am comfortable and adept working with special needs students of any age. I will provide learning tools and strategies in the learning process to support study skills to enable academic success. As a high school teacher I taught Career Technical Education classes which were oriented towards technology and career development for college....

...tutored at many levels including elementary and high school. I was also a Teacher's Assistant at the college level. I have worked with many students including special needs children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and some emotionally disturbed children. I have experience in the medical microbiology lab at the Hawaii Department of Health and a virology research lab at University of Hawaii at Manoa. I love Microbiology and Spanish! I have been...

...a great deal in developing the writing skills of my students, especially involving the use of the Six Traits of Writing. In tutoring, I work with a student's most effective style of learning. Anything can be learned if it reaches a student through their best learning modality. I know from experience anyone can and does learn. It is simply a matter of finding your own style, and I can help in that area. Oftentimes, clients...

...my very first college math class, Finite Mathematics. I was hooked, instantly. I completely reevaluated my life plans to focus on becoming a mathematician and teacher. I graduated from Elmira College in Upstate New York with a dual major in Mathematics and Philosophy, and moved directly to Arizona where I began teaching at a private boarding school outside of Mayer. With six years of private tutoring experience at both the college and high school level,...

...that is ever finished in life, although there are brief reprieves from tests and homework until finally graduation. School isn't the sole medium by which to inquire about and learn more of the world, but it's the best system we've got. Yet even still, it isn't perfect. People learn in different ways, and sitting in a classroom isn't always going to allow for optimal learning conditions. That's where I come in. By tutoring, myself and...

...sixth and seventh graders. Speaking of which, I have always been a dancer and have loved teaching it as well. I'm very active and love the outdoors. Although at times I miss home (Chicago), not a whole lot beats the 300 days of sunshine we have in Arizona each year! I love to read all types of books- especially comics. Calvin and Hobbes is my favorite comic series, so you might see those two pop...

...degree in Social Work with a minor in Mathematics. I completed two years in Civil Engineering, until I realized I wanted a people oriented field that enabled me to aid people in various situations; thus switching majors. I have previously tutored in a middle school, high school and online environment - and have also worked as a college mentor for different ASU programs. I am excited to keep on tutoring in mathematics and helping students...

I am a former teacher and have a passion for Math and Science. I hope that I can help others in these areas so that they can see the joys in them that I do and be successful in their studies.

...heart early can lead to a snowball effect where a student will have trouble with a new concept because it is directly based on one on which he or she had previously given up. When I tutor, I go out of my way to try to alleviate any anxiety that my pupil might have by emphasizing how logical and consistent math is supposed to be. There's (almost) always only one right answer, but there are...

I am a junior who is studying engineering management at Barrett, The Honors college at Arizona State. I love to teach people in general, and I love to teach math even more. I have excelled in many math and computer science course and would love to help you do well in your classes! I am a very kind and patient person and would love to help all of you to succeed. ... My teaching philosophy is...

...of Science in Accounting and then continued on to receive my Masters of Business Administration in Management. Prior to my teaching career, I spent a portion of my career managing several of my own business entities in the financial industry. My teaching specialties are mathematics and business. The business section includes accounting, finance, economics, marketing and business operations to name a few. My favorite subjects are business related due to the ability when teaching to...

...and Master's degree in biomedical engineering. These degrees gave me a strong background in many academic subjects, particularly science, math, and writing. As a student I worked as a math tutor at ASU's math tutoring center, giving me experience tutoring students 1 on 1. Additionally I worked as a camp counselor for kids ages 4 - 15, as well as a manager for a small company comprised of teenage workers, so I have much experience...

...Outside the classroom, once the student can articulate the way they learn best they can use this information in their career as well as in day to day life. I love seeing students grow as learners and as people when I work with them, and I love being able to help cultivate that growth and understanding. As for myself personally, I graduated from Arizona State University Magna Cum Laude with a B.A.E in Secondary Education-...

...with a Bachelor's in Mathematics, and lifelong learner, I am confident that I can assist students with whatever their goals may be. I would like to help students identify their goals, help them develop the tools necessary for success in those goals, and fan the flame of their chosen passion. I believe a relevant education is important to success, achievement, and well-being. I am a full service coach who helps with life goals, emphasizes the...